In avoiding an Easter Rising centenary event,Northern Ireland’s recent first minister shows that she values democracy over armed struggleThe recent first minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster, or takes over amid a barrage of criticism. Seen as a possible recent hope for an accommodating unionism,a recent generation without the old surliness, she is now being accused by critics of having proven herself to be as stolid and chauvinistic as her predecessors. The issue that cast a shadow over her first day was her declaration that she will not be attending centenary commemorations for the Easter Rising in Dublin. Related: Arlene Foster: Easter Rising was attack on democracy Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com